Wheel bearing failure - Should they have been spotted during service?

I own a used kia Rio (52 plate) with 42,000 miles on the clock. Eight days ago I had it serviced. Now, 50 miles later, the wheel bearings have failed, melting the drum and points. It is going to cost me £180 to fix.

It was the garage apprentice who it turns out service the vehicle. Should this not of been spotted during the service?

Asked on 7 April 2016 by Shaz

Answered by Honest John
Presumably you bought this privately? If from a dealer, the dealer is liable. Bit a wheel bearing problem would not necessarily be detected during a normal service so the garage is not liable.
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